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Ray Kroc

American businessman

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born
1902
died
1984
age at death
81
known for
restaurateur, businessperson, writer

1902 – 1984

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Raymond Albert Kroc was an American businessman who was instrumental in turning McDonald's into the most successful global fast food corporation by revenue. He purchased the brand from the McDonald brothers in 1961, after several years as their franchising agent, and served as the leader of the company until his death.

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